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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,290.91, 52,936.05 and 15,569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,290.91, 52,936.05 and 15,569.48 is: 23,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,290.91 : 52,936.05 = 15,569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,290.91/52,936.05 = 15,569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,290.91x = 52,936.05 × 15,569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,290.91x = 824,186,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,186,771.75/35,290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,354.08

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